User blog comment:Martin2/Battlefield Redwall/@comment-1209332-20090807162808

Dan, the hares did exactly what you said, but their dice roll was an utter failure. As soon as the vermin were alerted to their presence (Remember, this is all 1500 vermin, who are armed better than you.) And this is turn based, so the vermin got a turn and the only action you can take on their turn is defense.